Tim Watson says AFLX captains getting paid $50,000

The four AFLX captains are set for a handsome pay packet to lead their respective teams, according to Tim Watson.

The former Bombers skipper believes Patrick Dangerfield, Nathan Fyfe, Jack Riewoldt and Eddie Betts will be paid $50,000 for the one-night AFLX tournament on February 22nd.

It vastly trumps the $5,000 to $20,000 ballpark figure fellow players competing will reportedly receive.

"I'm hearing $50,000 for the AFLX captains," Watson told SEN Breakfast. 

"I'm hearing the big bananas, those that are putting bums on seats are getting big money.

"We're talking about the four captains who have done a lot of marketing for the AFLX tournament.

"They are getting big money as you'd expect.

"I don't know if any other players are getting the ($50,000)."